I was born in Turin, Italy and have been residing in the USA for quite a few years.

I became interested in digital photography over a decade ago and became very passionate in the past few years.

I thoroughly enjoy Landscape and Nature photography, and love taking photographs of birds and macro pictures of flowers. Last year (2011) I became interested in highspeed photography, taking photographs of water/liquid droplets. This recent passion has enabled me to find new and creative ways to express art in a new form. The collision of two water drops evolve in unique shapes that resemble beautiful sculptures.

I have traveled to Hawaii, Wyoming, California, Florida, Alaska and Italy not only for vacationing but also for taking photographs of Landscape and Nature.

My ultimate objective in photography is to convey my feelings and emotions through my photographs.

Several of my photographs have been published, one in a Magazine from Poland and others in our Local Newspaper "The Poughkeepsie Journal".

In 2011, a photograph of Cefalu in Sicily, Italy was published in "The Czas Wina" a Magazine from Poland, my photograph was chosen to represent Sicily and its wines.



Cefalu', Sicily
Cefalu', Sicily

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The following pictures have been purchased by:


BRETT LESAGE, LTD

Alaska, view from a seaplane
Alaska, Misty Fjords


RANDOM HOUSE, UK/LTD

Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York


ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPER ONLINE

Field of Dreams
Field Of Dreams


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The photograph below was requested to be published on a Web Site.. See the link below:

www.bmumford.com/photo/waterdrops/index.html

Water Sculpture
By Gemma~ A Passionate Photographer






Photo Equipment:
Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel EOS XT
EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon Lens 17-40mm f/4L (wide angle)
Tamron Lens SP10-24mm (wide angle)
Canon Lens EFS 18-135mm
Canon Zoom Lens 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS
Canon Macro Lens EF100mm f/2.8
Lee Filters .6ND, .9ND(soft)
Canon Speedlights 580 EXII and 430 EX
Manfrotto Tripod and Ball Head

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    Kevin HARWIN says:

    "I only found Gemma's photostream afew months ago and have been very impressed by the images she takes. Gemma really has an eye for great pictures and has such a fantastic skill which is very Special.
    Keep up the good Work. :-)"

    3rd January, 2012

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    Skiwasser65 says:

    "Gemma è un'ottima fotografa; i suoi paesaggi parlano di un mondo sobrio ma vivo. Tutto è trattato con delicatezza e discrezione, quasi come se non volesse disturbare la natura che sta raffigurando e fermando con le sue immagini.
    Persona gentile e altruista, amministra i gruppi con impegno ed altruismo.
    Un'ottima utente ed una generosa amica."

    7th November, 2011

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    djr.aquarelle says:

    "Gemma is a wonderful photographer. Whether it's flowers, waterdrops, sunsets, Hawaii, mountains or anything else, it's always a pleasure to look at her work. Every single photograph is a jewel. And Gemma, you are such a lovely flickrfriend, it's a joy to communicate with you and to paint your beautiful landscapes! I will never run out of subjects to paint, there are still lots and lots of things which are terribly attractive for painting. It's amazing that none of your photos are less than brilliant!
    I'm glad to have you as a flickrfriend, Gemma!
    Un forte abbraccio
    Doris"

    9th October, 2011

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    Cameratruth2 / Howard says:

    "I like Gemma; Further when I think of her, I think of her as more than an artist with street smarts……………She’s nobody’s fool, and even though handles herself like a lady as she is one, she has the ability to decalcify your spinal column verbally with class should you cross the line .
    Her love of the “Arts” is obvious as she has put together a fabulous site which honored me called " Fine Art Photography" and I ended up calling her and I got a lot out of the conversation with her as I study people in real life .
    Gemma is Stylish, but keeps her cards close to her vest until she trusts you, and even then she won’t tell you everything………she has lived, as when you talk to her she has a solid conception of what your trying to achieve that takes savvy, understanding , and life experience.
    I find she has lot of pride, and her standards are high because she is a pro at how she attacks a problem or how she deals with life ….an enigma of flickr, and a wonderful friend who’s not new………lololololololo……… : )
    Integrity, and self respect is a given, and I appreciate her level of authority and position.
    She is also a marvelous photographer. I love her images and has an exceptional eye…..as she prides herself of knowing what is right as far as images go, because in the real world its nice to say this is good …or its not good, instead of using the “interpretative outs” to get away with a flaw which is not acceptable to Gemma or to me ( we have similar standards) as in reality……. life is truly black and white and Gemma has her code because she is so self disciplined and her standards are for herself to live by……..and not for the masses to understand …….I truly am impressed with her and appreciate the intelligence……….. as on flickr, it isn’t the norm…………..Thanks for adding an intellect and a higher demention of gauge to flickr Gemma, you’re a very sharp cookie as when I’m dealing with you, It feels I feel like on a conference call in the board room because you are so astute ………..and your European in class…….. which is so different than how we North Americans work …..so it is a pleasure to know you Gemma, as you offer much, and to be your friend is an honor …….thank you for all the adulations and invites, and comments, as coming from you is very rewarding, and very special………..you should be impressed with this testimonial style coming form me as I am truly a rogue at heart!!!......... and NOT 1 present participle throughout this testimonial !!!!!!!!! ha ha ha…(perhaps when I know you better) ….. .be well………..…Howard"

    19th August, 2011

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    cisco  says:

    "Quello che traspare a prima vista nello stream di Gemma è l'assoluta delicatezza nel trattamento delle immagini....
    Sono convinto che la fotografia sia il miglior strumento per esprimere la propria personalità...e qui Gemma ne da ampia dimostrazione......
    Avvicinatevi alle sue foto con un sorriso... scoprirete un grande cuore ed un'anima gentile e solare.
    garzie cara amica."

    16th August, 2009

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    bera05 says:

    "Carissima Gemma le tue foto sono di una bellezza indescrivibile! Ho provato a dare uno sguardo alla tua produzione, che spazia dai paesaggi all'astrattismo ed in ogni settore mi sono incantato a guardare i tuoi scatti! L'occhio sensibilissimo riesce a cogliere i momenti significatvi ed una tecnica indubbiamente fuori dal comune secondo me fanno di te una fotografa veramente importante. Indubbiamente le tue foto forse in questo modesto ambito sono anche troppo, le tue foto andrebbero pubblicate su riviste di qualità del settore.Può darsi che già lo siano perchè scatti come questi non possono passare inosservati!
    Ti rinnovo i miei complimenti e ti ringrazio perchè a guardare le tue foto i miei occhi gioiscono per la bellezza che riescono ad esprimere.
    Ciao.

    berardo"

    13th February, 2009

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    Mr. David W. Runyan II says:

    "Gemma is deeply reflective about nature; understanding that the artistry and beauty of natural vistas are events to be absorbed and savored as the fleeting moments they are in reality.

    All one needs to do in order to gain an insight into her keen appreciation of the natural, is to peruse her sunrise and sunset gallery. It then become instantly clear that her appreciation of nature as an incidental art form is a passion which she presents to her visitors with impeccable photographic technique and quality.

    May you always possess your zeal of natural beauty Gemma!"

    12th February, 2009

Joined:
July 2006
Hometown:
Poughkeepsie, New York
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Photographer